Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.

» Degree Programs
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» Course Descriptions
» Course Schedules
» College Catalog
» Learning and Opportunity Center
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» Faculty

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Admission

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Get Started! Find out how to get started at RVC! We make it easy for you to pursue your goals...

Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

Get Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

Student Services

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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» Fitness, Wellness & Sport

Golf Outing Play in the RVC Golf Classic on June 14! Click to learn more...

Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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College Rep Visits to RVC

Spring 2013 Visits

January 2013

Tuesday, January 22nd:

  • Indiana Wesleyan from 11:30 - 2:30 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Wednesday, January 23rd:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby
  • Art Institute from 11:00 - 2:00 in the ERC Lobby

Thursday, January 24th:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby
  • Kendall College from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Tuesday, January 29th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Thursday, January 31st:

  • East-West University from 10:00 - 3:00 in the Student Center Lobby

 

 

February Visits

Monday, February 4th:

  • Aurora University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Tuesday, February 5th:

  • DeVry University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Western Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Wednesday, February 6th:

  • Northern Michigan University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Bellevue University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • National Louis University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Thursday, February 7th:

  • MacMurray College from 11:00 - 2:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Monday, February 11th:

  • Illinois Institute of Technology from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Tuesday, February 12th:

  • East-West University from 10:00 - 3:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Wednesday, February 13th:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Thursday, February 14th:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby
  • Art Institute from 11:00 - 2:00 in the ERC Lobby

Wednesday, February 20th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Thursday, February 21st:

  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Tuesday, February 26th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Wednesday, February 27th:

  • Western Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby


March Visits

Tuesday, March 5th:

  • National Louis University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Thursday, March 7th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Monday, March 18th:

  • Eastern Illinois University from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Tuesday, March 19th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Kendall College from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Wednesday, March 20th:

  • Illinois Institute of Technology from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Thursday, March 21st:

  • University of Wisconsin - Platteville from 10:30 - 12:30 in the Student Center Lobby

Monday, March 25th:

  • Western Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Tuesday, March 26th:

  • DeVry University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby
  • Aurora University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Wednesday, March 27th:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

 

April Visits

Tuesday, April 2nd:

  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Wednesday, April 3rd:

  • Upper Iowa University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby

Tuesday, April 9th:

  • Bradley University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Wednesday, April 10th:

  • DeVry University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Thursday, April 11th:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby
  • National Louis University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Monday, April 15th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Thursday, April 18th:

  • MacMurray College from 11:00 - 2:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Western Illinois University from10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby
  • Kendall College from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Thursday, April 25th:

  • Upper Iowa University from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the WTC Lobby

Monday, April 29th:

  • DeVry University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Tuesday, April 30th:

  • Northern Illinois University from 10:00 - 1:00 in the ERC Lobby

 

May Visits

Monday, May 6th:

  • Kendall College from 10:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby

Tuesday, May 7th:

  • National Louis University from 11:00 - 1:00 in the Student Center Lobby